Candide est décrit comme un restaurant chaleureux et intime, avec un accueil soigné, une ambiance cosy et un service attentif qui entourent chaque repas, et des produits locaux du Québec mis en valeur dans une cuisine de saison. Le menu degustation et les accords mets et vins séduisent par leur respect du produit, leur cuisson précise et leur créativité sans être ostentatoire. Le cadre, rustique et chic, avec une cuisine ouverte et une terrasse charmante, convient parfaitement à une expérience gourmande locale et durable, renforcée par une carte de vins québécois et des options véganes. L'équipe est souvent soulignée pour sa connaissance des plats, sa capacité d'adaptation face aux allergies et son sens du conseil, même lors des périodes de sous-effectif. Quelques avis notent une légère variation dans la satisfaction selon les visites, avec certains plats jugés moins mémorables ou un peu trop salés, et une atmosphère parfois bruyante ou une lumière sombre. Dans l'ensemble, Candide est perçu comme une adresse phare pour une expérience gastronomique locale, chaleureuse et raffinée, qui valorise les ingrédients d'ici et qui peut justifier un détour selon les attentes et les menus proposés.
Nous avions choisi cet endroit pour la terrasse. Malheureusement ils ont décidé de ne pas l'ouvrir en raison d'un très faible risque de pluie . Toutes les terrasses du quartier étaient pourtant ouvertes. l'intérieur est sombre & bruyant & il était très difficile d'entendre les explications des serveurs. En outre, malgré une addition de plus de 1000$ pour un groupe de 7, ils ont ajouté plus de 30$ pour l'eau gazeuse (faite maison), ce qui est très décevant.
Incredible food!! We sat at the bar, the staff was so friendly & it was fun watching them operate. The service was amazing & every course was absolutely on point. Best cocktail I had in Montreal, this was in the top 3 restaurants we ate at during our trip.
Revised for 2024: We ate outside. Staff is as friendly & knowledgeable as in 2019. Local ingredients & dishes as yummy. We ate outside & it was perfect. Still a great evening & well worth the time & expense. In the best of all possible worlds, you get to eat here. I can remember the flavor & texture of each course: a perfect scallop, in cream, with pepper & flowers. Brussels sprouts with apples & mint. Hen of the woods with roasted turnips & radishes. Sea bass with a tomato & edamame sauce. (My companion had a pheasant.) Lemongrass ice cream over crunchy wheat & a not-so-sweet maple cake & a pear compote. & the wine pairing was fabulous. The atmosphere was wonderful, the staff was charming. Just go.
There is probably nothing I got for my meal that I would have ordered on my own al a carte but I knew it was a fixed menu & knew ahead what I was getting , didn't understand but knew. For example yogurt peas & crab served hot are something you wouldn't think goes together, but yes it does. Fresh ingredients is an understatement (actually watched the staff go to the side of the building to cut herbs growing there.) Probably not worth talking about individual menu items because they change every month but it was a great experience & all excellent food.
28 juin 2024
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Candide is a spectacular restaurant. We wanted something special for our last night in Montreal, & Candide delivered. From the moment we walked in the door, we felt welcome & at home. The service team works in beautiful harmony to ensure a seamless experience. They hit every step of service, with everything that touched the table being considered &, if needed, explained. Items were provided without asking, & drinks & bread were refilled before I even noticed they were gone. Other restaurants could learn a thing or two by watching this team work. Since there were two of us, we tried everything on the tasting menu. My partner's allergies were handled without hesitation. We started with the seasonal strawberry mocktail, which was a burst of flavor to welcome us to the space. The optional asparagus starter was perfectly cooked & seasoned, with the sorrel leaf adding a nice "wrapper" & flavor. The little gem salad was like a fresh take on a Caesar salad; the herring really came through, & the cheese was divine. The house bread was a perfect specimen of baking acumen, & they kept it stocked, which I appreciated (bread course is my favorite course!). The sweet peas in a mussel broth were a standout & unexpected. The mussel flavor was present & well balanced. House-made yogurt added cream & texture, with the peas being at peak freshness for that seasonal taste. Crispy rice finished the dish, adding just the right amount of crunch. This was one of the best things I've eaten all year. Bravo! The mains were both excellent. The halibut was perfectly cooked, paired with spinach & fresh shiitakes. The pork was perhaps the weaker of the two, but it was still perfectly cooked & paired with fresh seasonal vegetables. Both desserts were great & complemented each other well. The cheese-stuffed zucchini blossom with cracker was my favorite. They offered a half wine pairing, which is something I wish every tasting menu would take note of because, while my partner & I love wine, we simply can't drink very much of it anymore. The half pairing allowed us a sip to savor & a few sips to try with the food. The sommelier offered elegant explanations & painted a beautiful picture of each varietal we tried. The coffee & tea service was excellent as well, with each being brewed in a small Chemex & paired with fresh milk & maple syrup. All in all, this is a meal I will remember because of the food, service, & ambiance. It will be at the top of my list to return to on our next visit, & I highly recommend anyone who is interested book a spot at this restaurant. It's one of the best I have experienced.
Un excellent restaurant qui mêle rupestre & gastronomie, cachée derrière une église la localisation est parfaite. La décoration est de très bon goût & le service très agréable. Mention spéciale pour le choix des vins où nous avons très bien été conseillé avec à chaque fois la possibilité de goûter à deux vins pour mieux choisir. Les plats étaient tous très bon, le dessert était exceptionnel. Pour le prix, je note tout de même que certains plats, bien que très bon, manquaient tout de même d'explosivité. Reste que je recommande vivement, Candide est sans aucun doute l'un des meilleurs restaurants que j'ai pu faire à Montréal.
Food was great, but selection were limited. It was set menu for us, party of eight. One of us was a vegetarian. Her selection wasn't great. Her main course was one of our appetizer with the same amount. we have been this place four times already this time the food choice were disappointed. It was good food.
17 juin 2024
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Good food & nice service. Very cute & cozy atmosphere. The perfect balance in between chic & cozy. Loved the decor & vibe. Not a fan of Canadian wines, so would have loved a bit more European/French options, but we did end up finding something to our liking. Bread was amazing. Food was very good but not exceptional. We will come back.
More concept than good food. Nice interior, competence service. Wine list is a bit obnoxious, dining companion & I both have a good knowledge of wine, including Quebec wines, & we didn't recognize anything. A few or even a lot of odd wines on a list are fine, but resto needs at least a couple well known vineyards. Menu looked good, cooking didn't match. Had rabbit, it was tough. Crab appy was good. Look, this is not a bad resto, but at this price point I expect much better.
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What an amazing restaurant. Tasting menu has a lot of quality & seasonal ingredients. The highlights of the meal for me were the crab & carrot dish as well as the mushroom oat porridge. I visited Montreal during the snow crab season, so the crab was out of this world. The porridge was savory & hearty. Service was attentive & friendly. The waitresses were so nice & sweet. One of the waitresses was also in charge of making cocktails, & the drink that I got was delicious. The restaurant is in the back of an old church & has a very unique vibe.
Expérience hors pair. Nous y sommes allés il ya 3 semaines & nous avons tout aimé du repas principal, du service & du lieu. On apprécie l'utilisation de produits frais & locaux. Le personnel est sympathique & prend soin de bien nous présenter les plats. Nous avons eu la chance d'avoir le crabe des neiges en entrée, succulent. L'entrée de champignons était exquise également. Le morue & l'agneau en plat principal nous ont comblés. Seule petite déception avec le dessert qui se démarquait moins & l'un de nous avait une boule de crème glacée dure comme du ciment. Ah oui, leur pain est vraiment excellent & offert à volonté!!
Restaurant Candide offers a welcoming & intimate setting & it is clear that every detail is accounted for (down to luxurious candles burning throughout the restaurant). The staff was friendly & professional, balancing attentiveness while giving us space to enjoy our night seamlessly. The food was refreshing, thoughtful & surprising. I appreciate a slow deliberate meal, never feeling rushed nor forgotten. The smoked oysters were delightful & the sea bass was complimented perfectly with the mushrooms & fennel.
C'est difficile de trouver des problèmes chez Candide, l'expérience est complete, recherchée & de la plus grande qualité, les valeurs du chef sont très fortes & il vous les offre gracieusement. Le personnel est formé & informé à la perfection, tout le service est d'une fluidité impeccable. Les plats & vins en majorité locaux, si importés d'une qualité irréprochable & à chaque produit on nous raconte son histoire. Je suis extrêmement impressionnée par les diverses conserves faites maison & apprêtées avec soin & en accord avec les repas.
